New SpaceX video shows the company gearing up to launch the world's most powerful rocket to space after its first attempt ended in flames.

SpaceX is gearing up to try and launch its Starship megarocket to space for a second time. Pending regulatory approval, the launch could take place on November 17, the company announced on X.

• SpaceX's Starship is prepping for a second test flight on November 17. 
• On its first test flight, the mega-rocket exploded four minutes after liftoff.
• SpaceX made four major changes to help it reach orbit for the first time.

SpaceX is indeed gearing up for the fifth test flight of its Starship rocket, which is the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, standing nearly 400 feet tall when fully stacked.

The Starship consists of two stages: the spacecraft Starship and the booster called Super Heavy, both designed to be fully and rapidly reusable.

On July 26, SpaceX conducted static fire tests at their Starbase facility in South Texas, igniting the engines of the 165-foot-tall Starship upper stage. Static fires are brief engine ignitions while the vehicle remains anchored to the launch pad, a common pre-launch procedure to ensure everything is functioning correctly.

Elon Musk mentioned that the Starship would fly again in four weeks, adding anticipation for the upcoming test flight. This test flight will be crucial in advancing SpaceX’s goal of creating a fully reusable spacecraft capable of carrying both crew and cargo to destinations like the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

SpaceX has built multiple Starships and Super Heavy boosters. SpaceX

Annotated images shows two of SpaceX biggest changes to its Starship mega-rocket, adding a vent between the stages and a flooding system to the launch pad.

Annotated images shows two of SpaceX biggest changes to its Starship mega-rocket, adding a vent between the stages and a flooding system to the launch pad.

Starship | Preparing for Second Flight Test

SpaceX has indeed made significant modifications to its Starship mega-rocket. Two of the most notable changes include:

1. Vent Between Stages: SpaceX added a vent between the Starship spacecraft and the Super Heavy booster. This vent is part of a new maneuver called “hot staging,” where the upper stage engines ignite before the separation from the booster is complete. This helps improve efficiency and performance during the launch.

2. Flooding System on the Launch Pad: A new water deluge system has been installed beneath the orbital launch mount. This system, which Musk likened to an upside-down shower head, releases large amounts of water to cool and protect the launch pad from the intense heat and force generated during liftoff.

These upgrades are designed to enhance the safety and reliability of the Starship system, paving the way for more successful test flights and future missions.